Returning to
SCHOOL
PLAN
2020-2021
Scroll down for updated information beginning January 14, 2021
OPS Learning Plan (beginning January 14th, 2021)
Return In-Person 1_8_21.pdf
Re-Opening Options:
The health and safety of our students, staff, and families are our top priority. When the 2020-21 school year begins in our district, on-campus school will look much different than in previous years due to new health and safety measures. Each school district across Kentucky will be developing their own plans to reopen schools based on guidance from public health officials and state agencies, and plans may be updated as the situation evolves.
It is important to note that district plans must focus sharply on academic instruction to enhance student performance and address learning loss from the end of last school year. At the same time, our district will also do our best to maintain the extracurricular programs, clubs, and athletics that are so important to the physical, mental, and social well-being of our students.
For our district, we will be offering two options (A/B Model or Virtual Academy) that are outlined in greater detail on this site.
IN-PERSON- A/B MODEL
Students enrolled in the IN-PERSON A/B Model will return to campus and classrooms with an A/B school schedule and in-person instruction. Enhanced health and safety precautions will be in place.
Virtual Academy
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Students enrolled in the Virtual Academy will experience online learning with identified support and contact with Owensboro Public School teachers and opportunities for acceleration and enrichment.
At this time, both models are at full capacity and therefore we cannot allow any further changing between the two, including A/B days.
Additional Resources:
Future Timelines:
July 24
Reopening plans released to the general public for their review.
Virtual Academy Registration form reopens - REGISTER
July 29
Deadline to register for/withdraw from OPS Virtual Academy.
August 4
Families opting into in-person classes will be informed of Group A or Group B designation.
August 7
Deadline for parents to request a change in their group assignment.
August 24
First day of school. All students distance learning.
September 18
Families will be notified of district plans for school following fall break.
October 12
First day of in-person learning following the A/B model.
All final decisions about when and how to fully reopen schools--as well as decisions about future closures--will be informed by the most recent local health data in partnership with the Green River District Health Department and guidelines set forth by Governor Andy Beshear.